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Plounéour-Brignogan Plages
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A seaside resort nestled in its bay, with beautiful beaches along the northern coast of Finistère.
Overview of the Commune
In 2017, the commune of Brignogan-Plages merged with Plounéour-Trez to form the new commune of Plounéour-Brignogan Plages. It is now a seaside resort nestled in its bay, with beautiful beaches along the northern coast of Finistère.
Key Details
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation: on the northern coast of the Finistère department.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 1,928 inhabitants (2016).
- Superficie: 3.60 km²
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: http://www.tourisme-lesneven-cotedeslegendes.fr
History of Plounéour-Brignogan Plages
What to See and Do
Brignogan
With its beaches, the former commune is nestled at the head of its bay, giving it a certain charm. Its chapel, church, and the Pontusval lighthouse are its main architectural attractions.
With its beaches, the former commune is nestled at the head of its bay, giving it a certain charm. Its chapel, church, and the Pontusval lighthouse are its main architectural attractions.
Menhir of Men Marz
Standing at 8.50 m tall and weighing 80 tonnes, this is one of the tallest menhirs in France.
Standing at 8.50 m tall and weighing 80 tonnes, this is one of the tallest menhirs in France.
Shellfish and Marine Animal Museum
Also known as Brigoudou, this museum showcases animals living in the English Channel and the Atlantic, along with a large collection of exotic shells.
Also known as Brigoudou, this museum showcases animals living in the English Channel and the Atlantic, along with a large collection of exotic shells.
In the Surrounding Area
Climate and Weather
Like the rest of the coast, the commune has an oceanic climate—mild, humid, and quite windy year-round, with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall (less intense than inland) is spread throughout the year, with a peak in autumn and winter.
Sea Temperature Throughout the Year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brignognan | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
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Brignogan
★★ With its beaches, the former commune is nestled at the head of its bay, giving it a certain charm. Its chapel, church, and the Pontusval…
Menhir of Men Marz
★ Standing at 8.50 m tall and weighing 80 tonnes, this is one of the tallest menhirs in France.
Shellfish and Marine Animal Museum
★ Also known as Brigoudou, this museum showcases animals living in the English Channel and the Atlantic, along with a large collection of…